Perforce Software is a leading provider of software lifecycle management tools, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1995, the company is renowned for its enterprise version control and software development solutions. Through a series of acquisitions, Perforce has built a robust portfolio including tools for version control, application development, developer collaboration, agile planning, and DevOps. Its acquisition of Akana in 2019 added enterprise-grade API management, security, and integration capabilities, solidifying its presence in the API management market.